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·April 14, 2017·3 min read

Oxytocin Being Tested For PTSD and Alcohol Abuse

A new study will test the power of oxytocin in combating PTSD.

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·December 30, 2016·4 min read

Psychiatric Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Long-Term Opioid Use

Researchers report on an increase in rates of opioid prescriptions to people with mental health conditions.

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·November 22, 2016·2 min read

Do Stress and Strain Lead to Deviant Behavior?

A new study considers the extent to which social groups influence younger people to embark on gambling or substance use as a coping strategy.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 26, 2016·4 min read

Higher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric Illness

A new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 5, 2016·3 min read

Heredity is a Major Factor in ADHD, Binge Eating and Alcoholism

Researchers report hereditary factors lie behind adults with ADHD that develop binge eating and alcohol dependencies.

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·April 8, 2016·5 min read

Simultaneous Alcohol and Cocaine Use Linked to Increased Suicide Risk

A new study examines the link between substance abuse and suicide risk.

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·January 20, 2016·2 min read

Link Between Substance Abuse and Indoor Tanning Identified

A new study reports of a direct link between indoor tanning and substance abuse in high school aged children.

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·September 21, 2015·4 min read

Unemployment Takes its Toll on Young People’s Mental Health

A new study reports greater vulnerability to mental health problems and higher rates of substance abuse in unemployed young adults.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 14, 2015·4 min read

Brain Volume Reduced in Women, But Not Men, Who Abuse Stimulant Drugs

According to a new study, women who abuse stimulant drugs have significantly less gray matter volume in brain areas vital for decision making and emotion.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 29, 2014·4 min read

Creatures of Habit

A new study reports people affected by substance abuse, eating disorders and OCD share a common pattern of decision making and similarities in brain structure.